As part of an outbound project, Professional Fellows Program (PFP) alumna Veronica Vragaleva organized a post-program visit to Moldova for her U.S. hosts, Senator Mike Brubaker and his wife, Cindy.
Veronica’s project aimed to introduce Senator Brubaker to the tax system of the Republic of Moldova, and its connection to other financial and non-financial organizations. The Main State Tax Inspectorate of the Republic of Moldova sponsored the project.
The Senator and his wife met the Deputy President of Parliament and the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova as well as top management at the Main State Tax Inspectorate, and leaders at the Ministry of Finance (Deputy Minister of Finance and Head of Taxes and Customs Policy and Legislation General Department), Academy of Sciences, and National Institute of Economic Research. Senator Brubaker and Cindy also met local authorities in one of Moldovan’s Northern districts at the Soroca District Tax Office and Soroca Territorial House of Social Security. The visit included meetings with representatives from the U.S. Embassy, American Resource Center, American Councils, Access Summer Camp Coordinators, USAID, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova.
While in Moldova, the Brubakers visited monuments and monasteries, including Soroca Fortress, Curchi Monastery Complex, and the Old Orhei archeological complex. They also toured the Moldovan Historical Museum and Milestii Mici, the biggest wine cellar in the world.
Senator Brubaker said: “This experience would not be possible without the U.S. State Dept sponsored program and without them selecting young professionals that are ready and willing to grow in their knowledge of America as well as teach Americans about their home country. I cannot compliment Veronica and the program coordinators enough. The experience we both shared changed our view of Moldova forever, and for the better.”
More information on the event, visit American Councils Moldova official website here.